In cryotherapy, abnormal tissues are frozen. In general, a device called a probe is inserted through the cervix and the procedure is applied by sending gas through the probe to decrease ambient heat. Liquid nitrogen and carbon dioxide are used for freezing procedure.
The procedure takes a very short time. Freezing procedure can be performed twice on average within 15 minutes.
Cryotherapy procedure is also utilized for abnormalities in the cervix. Cervical lesions may develop for various reasons over time. Cryotherapy procedure is applied to remedy these lesions.
Cryotherapy cannot be applied in the case of lesions that have progressed into the cervical canal, lesions so big that probe area is insufficient, and during pregnancy.
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